Northbound lanes of W. Beltway 8 open, southbound lanes still closed

Crews are working to repair a damaged stretch of Beltway 8 in west Houston. (KTRK)

KTRK

Thursday, September 07, 2017

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --

The northbound lanes of West Beltway 8 that were underwater for nearly two weeks after Hurricane Harvey have reopened, but the southbound lanes remain closed for repairs.

Officials said a sinkhole and other damage will keep motorists off the southbound lanes for the time being. Most notable among the damage is a giant sinkhole that has blocked traffic on the feeder road.